billet rod or stock?

[tc racing]

was wondering if anyone has noticed a difference in running billet rod over stock rod?

 

[mikey56]

don't know of any difference other than strength...and a billet rod will take more than a stock rod. maybe weight?

 

[older n dirt]

Are you talking like a ARC billet rod, verses a stock rod ?

 

[bullet power]

hp there is none,billet is stronger,not needed in a legal boxstock but hey if you need that little extra security go for it








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[tc racing]

I thought I would go with the billet arc since there only around $6. just thinking that my stock cast alum rod could be fatigued due to running higher rpms last year. thanks for the feedback.

 

[older n dirt]

If Your track lets you run a ARC rod thats what I would do, it is heavier than a stock rod so no hp gain ....but I like the oiling dipper on the ARC and it is stronger . JMO

 

[409farmer]

6$ arc billet rod ? set me up lol

 

[tc racing]

6$ arc billet rod ? set me up lol

my bad forgot the o after the 6. I meant $60

 

[subbietjw]

the arc rod will take more rpm with out loosing your motor... the real question.. can you get the rpm to need an arc rod in a box stock?

 

[Fortunate Son]

If one would go the billet rod route, could one get two years of it by only replacing the bearings and maybe the bolts on an annual rebuild?

 

[bullet power]

dont see why not these motors are so easy on parts

 

[older n dirt]

If one would go the billet rod route, could one get two years of it by only replacing the bearings and maybe the bolts on an annual rebuild?

Good question , we've been running the same block, crank and billet rod for three years now with no problems. But we run in a Pro Clone class, and yes a new set of bearings once a year, unless we get tore down every other weekend. Turning the little engine 6400 to 6600 rpm's tho, and oil changed every week.

 

[youngengines]

If one would go the billet rod route, could one get two years of it by only replacing the bearings and maybe the bolts on an annual rebuild?

Yes, and I don't replace inserts unless clearance isn't right or they are damaged (which clearance wont be right then anyway)

 

[sCREamnClones]

Good question , we've been running the same block, crank and billet rod for three years now with no problems. But we run in a Pro Clone class, and yes a new set of bearings once a year, unless we get tore down every other weekend. Turning the little engine 6400 to 6600 rpm's tho, and oil changed every week.

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